Business Resources

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Federal Supports

Canada for Business

Canada’s leading portal for permits and regulations, taxes, financing, intellectual property, and selling to government. Use this as your federal “front door.”

Start up and planning resources

Step-by-step guidance on choosing a name, registering, licensing and planning for growth.

Taxes and regulations

Understand GST/HST, payroll and income tax, and the federal rules that apply to your business.

Financing and government support

Find grants, loans, tax credits and advisory services matched to your business.

FedDev Ontario

(Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario)

Supports innovation, expansion and community economic development in our region.

Funding programs for growth and innovation

Funding programs for businesses and not-for-profits (e.g., scale-up, technology adoption, ecosystem growth).

Small Business Services (SBS)

Information officers who help you navigate regulations, find funding and access federal/provincial programs.

Local and Regional Supports

Community Futures Essex County

Local, not-for-profit lender and advisor for new and expanding businesses in Essex County; ideal when you need flexible financing and hands-on support.

Flexible business loans

Locally decided loans tailored to small business needs (flexible terms, story-based lending, no application fee).

Business coaching and referrals

Free, confidential counselling; help with loan applications; and referrals to partner supports.

Invest WindsorEssex

The region’s economic development agency. Confidential help with expansion, site selection and data, incentives, and connections to partners across Windsor-Essex.

Data and site-selection tools

Evidence to support proposals, due diligence and relocation:

Data Centre — regional demographics, workforce, industry and logistics insights.
Key Sector Database — searchable directory of local suppliers and capabilities.
Available Land & Buildings — inventory of buildings and shovel-ready sites.
Location & Proximity to Markets — cross-border access and logistics advantages.
Doing Business in Canada — establishment and newcomer guidance.
Location Incentives — overview of municipal, provincial and federal incentives.

Events and conferences

Network with buyers, talent and partners:

Conferences & Tradeshows — curated gateway to major business events.
Events Calendar — upcoming conferences, workshops and summits.
Emerging Technologies in Automation — the region’s flagship advanced manufacturing event.